The Microphone Book: From mono to stereo to surround - a guide to microphone design and application
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The Microphone Book is the only guide you will ever need to the latest in microphone technology, application and technique. This new edition features, more on microphone arrays and wireless microphones; a new chapter on classic old models; the latest developments in surround; expanded advice on studio set up, recording and mic selection; improved layout for ease of reference; even more illustrations.John Eargle provides detailed analysis of the different types of microphones available. He then addresses their application through practical examples of actual recording sessions and studio operations. Surround sound is covered from both a creative and a technical viewpoint. This classic reference takes the reader into the studio or concert hall to see how performers are positioned and how the best microphone array is determined. Problem areas such as reflections, studio leakage and isolation are analyzed from practical viewpoints. Creative solutions to such matters as stereo sound staging, perspective, and balance are also covered in detail. Recording and sound reinforcement engineers at all levels of expertise will find The Microphone Book an invaluable resource for learning the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how’ of choosing a microphone for any situation.* The most comprehensive guide available, heavily illustrated with helpful diagrams, charts and equations * A timesaving, one-stop reference covering both microphone technology and practical tips on use and problem solving* Written by a highly respected industry veteran and Grammy award winner
1A short history of the microphone12Basic sound transmission and operational forces on microphones73The pressure microphone224The pressure gradient microphone505First-order directional microphones666High directionality microphones917Microphone measurements, standards, and specifications1058Electrical considerations and electronic interface1179Overview of wireless microphone technology14210Microphone accessories15211Basic stereophonic techniques16612Stereo microphones18413Classical stereo recording techniques and practice19414Studio recording techniques21715Surround sound microphone technology24316Surround recording case studies27117A survey of microphones in broadcast and communications29018Fundamentals of speech and music reinforcement30119Overview of microphone arrays and adaptive systems32220Care and maintenance of microphones33421Classic microphones : the author's view338
